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  1. The Need For Rugged Tablet PCs In Logistics And Transportation 4/3/2013

    From passenger services to commodities transport, transportation and logistics organizations require devices that confront all-weather conditions, perform in airspace or on back roads, provide GPS location and sustain long-term battery power.

  2. 14 Tips For Speeding Up Your POS System 2/15/2013

    In the Feb. 2013 issue of Business Solutions magazine, we worked with Greg Nelson, VP and CTO of GENESIS POS to test all-in-one POS terminals. During his speed tests, Nelson found that some units had performance issues not based on the hardware, but the settings in the operating system and drivers. After spending some time making tweaks to the systems, Nelson found the units performed on par with the speediest in the roundup.

    Manufacturers involved in the testing and readers have contacted us to learn exactly what changes Nelson made to improve the performance of the systems. Following are his notes.

    Warning
    If you are an end-user (store or restaurant owner, employee, manager, etc.) or someone not technologically adept, you should consult with your technology provider before making any of these changes. Additionally, you should speak with your software provider to ensure you’re not changing things that will adversely affect their software.

  3. Cloud-Based POS: Navigating The Sea Of Misinformation 1/11/2013

    Cloud computing is a hot topic. In the retail and restaurant space, the term is often misused and misunderstood. Some resellers are resistant to cloud-based POS due to a lack of knowledge and experience. In an attempt to educate retail and restaurant POS dealers on what cloud really means to them, Business Solutions magazine recently spoke with Mike Burris, CEO of Aeris POS Systems/Essential Elements, a cloud-based POS software provider.

    In the following article, Burris explains why point of sale dealers should consider this "new" way of business. He also arms VARs with the information they need to compare cloud POS offerings and overcome potential customer objections. Finally, he goes over the sticky subject of compensating sales employees on cloud-based solutions.

  4. Retail Printing: Trends & Tips For VARs, ISVs 1/11/2013

    So much is changing in the world of retail, creating new opportunities and threats for VARs and software developers who operate in this vertical. One of the biggest trends driving much innovation is mobility. In the following article, Business Solutions magazine's editor-in-chief Mike Monocello sits down with Dave Crist, Senior vice president sales and marketing for Brother Mobile Solutions. Crist provides both VARs and ISVs actionable information on the latest trends in retail.

  5. Choosing The Right Connectivity: Wireless Options That Can Save Money And Improve Productivity 1/7/2013

    This white paper from Honeywell examines the strengths and weaknesses of the different connectivity options both inside and outside the four walls. It looks at 802.11, WWAN, and Satellite.

  6. Finding Profits In Challenging Times 11/13/2012

    VARs continue to face a challenging economic climate heading into 2013. Margins have been under continued budget pressure and scrutiny during the past few years, plus growing challenges from online product sales threaten established revenue opportunities.

  7. A VAR's Guide To Deciphering The State Of Mobile Payments 11/13/2012

    Due to mobile innovation, the discussion around payments has exploded from traditionally an industry conversation to mainstream news. Whether it’s speculation around availability of new payment types like near-field communication (NFC), EMV, and QR codes to conversation about which of the mobile wallet providers, Google, ISIS, Sprint, v.Me, and others, will gain mass consumer adoption, there is no denying that the payments ecosystem is undergoing a major paradigm shift. And, to add even more confusion for VARs and other industry professionals, integrated solutions that offer gift, loyalty, reward, and even advertising, are extending the value proposition far beyond payments.

  8. The Reality Of The Internet Of Things: How Channel Partners Can Benefit From Internet Of Things Emerging Technologies 11/13/2012

    When Kevin Ashton first used the term Internet of Things (IoT), he truly believed that if computers knew everything there was to know about things, without human interaction, it would change the world. This idea that we could gather information, in real time, to help us make better business decisions is proving to be more than just a concept, and is quickly becoming the future of business operations.

  9. A Marriage Of Retail & Mobile Printing 10/16/2012

    Mike Monocello, chief editor for Business Solutions magazine, speaks with Marty Johnson, the product-marketing manager for Zebra, about the trends of mobile printing in the retail space.

  10. Logistics And Transportation Need Rugged Tablet PCs 8/17/2012

    From passenger services to commodities transport, transportation and logistics organizations require devices that confront all-weather conditions, perform in airspace or on back roads, provide GPS location and sustain long-term battery power.